All user reviews of 5/5 for the Ardour Ardour 2

Install super easy in os X and facilitates Linux (in package)
Very active community, you can seek help including designers, you will have answers.

ADQUATION / PERFORMANCE

IMAC OSX Leopard
Happiness with Jack and Reaper, I do what I want ...

For many years I Ardour, who was laughing a lot of people at the beginning, which attracts more and more experienced professionals. Collaboration Paul Davis / SSL / SAE / Harrison begins to bear fruit. (You will not that do not play in the yard of the small, small and small softs lite sound cards, but in the big leagues, and even the very large ... SAE SSL HARRISON.)
https://www.sae.edu/en-gb/content/80/Ardour_-_SAE_Edition
http://www.harrisonconsoles.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=108&Itemid=42

We adsormais for about 70dollars, Ardour and Harrison Mixbus ... standard package. AF does not speak?

NOTICE GLOBAL

I followed the project since the years and I have long hesitated between Samplitude and Ardour.

I Pivoted on Ardour, dfinitivement the Ardour-Reaper duo enabling me to do everything .. Abandondonc Windows dfinitif for me (without regrets ...) in favor of Mac os X and Linux, especially computer music.

For Mixbus Harrisson (Association Ardour / Harrisson consoles)

http://www.harrisonconsoles.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=108&Itemid=42

Did you have any problems during the installation?
I haven't had any issues with tango studio (10.04).

How complicated is the overall configuration?
It's important to know that this sequencer works with the jack audio server (well-configured) and a driver (alsa or ffado for firewire), which is a bit surprising at first, but you'll quickly understand the advantages it brings with itself! You are free to route anything you want anywhere you want!

Did you have any incompatibility problems?
You need to inform yourself whether the soundcard is compatible with the driver, otherwise Ardour won't be functional. For firewire, which is what I have, go to the ffado.org website to look at the list of compatible firewire cards.

Is the user's manual clear and comprehensive?
The documentation is pretty clear, plus there are useful online forums where you can ask your questions.

PERFORMANCE

What's your computer setup?
HP elitebook workstation 8530w, core 2 duo 2.8 Gtz, 8 gb ram, HDD 320 7200 rpm, focusrite saffire pro 26 IO soundcard

How is the performance?
Recording 16 tracks simultaneously, the latency is about 2.5 ms at 16 bit 88200 Hz

Does the software work correctly with your setup? Is the hardware+software configuration stable?

Everything works impeccably.

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you been using the product?
About a year.

Did you try any other models before buying this one?
I worked with cubase previously and also tested Tracktor.

Which feature do you like the most / the least?
The most: Free software, unlimited number of tracks, automation of effects gain (and other parameters), you can route anything to and from it via Jack, it comes with 80 plug-ins, it never crashes.

The least: The interface is not as nice as that of cubase.. Version 2 doesn't support midi but I don't use it anyway! Version 3 is supposed to support midi.

An indispensable software! It is very responsive and the stability of Linux needs not be proven, I don't know why so little people use this software! Rather than cracking software (to end up with unstable tools) or paying licenses with abusively prohibitive prices for products whose stability isn't the best, and using opaque audio engines that are very resource-intensive, try this software out and save your money for some good gear! Don't be afraid of Linux: The times are gone when you had to do everything via command line, now everything's done via the GUI!

Conclusion: You could have less for much more money!!!

Go for it!

Installation without any issues, as long as you're running the normal version of Ubuntu (the studio version is a pain to install).
As the documentation states, besides Ubuntu, you need to install the corresponding audio packages and plug-ins and it works right away! It's automatically configured and everything!
I have never used the user's manual, I discover things on the way and take notice (I have some experience with Cubase).
Anyway, the Ardour forum is very useful, jut like the Linux community in general and the Ubuntu one in particular.

PERFORMANCE

I currently use a 2GHz laptop with 2 Gb RAM.
It works great.
Several years ago I worked with it on a netbook!
Linux's advantage is that it uses much less resources than Windows, which is great for this type of software tools. I get latency times of less than 5 ms!!
I used to connect my instruments directly into the soundcard (it's risky, so be careful!).
EDIT: Ever since I use a Digitech RP355 pedalboard as soundcard. The pedalboard is perfectly recognized by qjackctl and you can check my info if you want to develop ideas together (collective songwriting).

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using it for 3-4 years and it's great for me. It's stable, reliable, light... And free (but do consider contributing to support such an impressively serious project!!)
It's clearly better than Audacity, which is pretty good all the same, just like Cubase I'd say.
Afterwards, if you fiddle with it, it can get really complicated. It's a really pro software, so you can configure the plug-ins, map the hardware by hand or use the hammer/chisel tools if you want to develop your skills further, which isn't my case.
I'm all for simple/effective/efficient computer tools and Ardour fits that description perfectly!

The installation is done it without problems?
Linux newbie I had some problems to install version 2 of ardor. Ubuntu is supposedly a distribution accessible for newcomers which is also partly true. Let me explain: the software "standard" Ubuntu is very easy to install, easier on the microsoft OS, for against the programs that are not on the list of packages rely on a set of manipulations not always simple. Finally, to compile and install Ardour 2 (since version 1 is in the package list), I use scons that I simplified the task.

Have you experienced any incompatibilities?
I have a card RME Multiface I had already configured. There is a good tutorial on the ubuntu site. I failed the first time but hanging a bit you get there though.
Through jack, I had problems "real time" but still there is a good follow-up Linux community on the Internet.

The general configuration is easy?
The connections are logical in jack. Ardour is only following what was asked by Jack.

The manual is clear and sufficient?
Personally, I have not read a single line of the manual, I'm a little used to the sequencer of this type. Also, I really think that if the manual is not complete, the answers to your questions are on the forums.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

- What is the configuration of your computer? (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Disk / sound card ..)
1.5 GB of ram, 1.8 ghz processor, nvidia k7, 30 GB HDD, RME Multiface.

The software works he correctly on this configuration?
yes very well

- What performance? (If quantifiable)
Linux has nothing to envy to other OS in sound: this is only my humble opinion.
The use is a little complex is a bit like the logic from cubase. Linux and ardor, it really comes in the configuration of home studio.
So it's a real tool in a more general config. So resources are not charged for anything. we therefore have a real choice in the use of resources.

- This software + hardware is stable?
yes

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
one week appointment so soon for a more refined critique.

What is so special that you like most and least?

his mercy is an undeniable asset for its quality of performance.

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Acid, Cubase, Logic, ProTools. Less versatile, it is equally effective on what he can do. As you can rotate it with other software that perform the functions they are missing, it goes easy software mentioned.

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...

Since I do not have much experience I would say I would do without experience this choice without hesitation.

Installation: supplied as a module in pure: dyne / home with ubuntu studio (which also had the era DCID install an editing station at work in this distribution plutt another)

Configuration / grip: not empty the beginners (under an ardor, my beginners), especially when you just samplitude trs * is * fast for shipping. Then we remember that pro-tools a little too silent Austre discovering, and read on ...

... Manual: Essential to know the keyboard shortcuts and the intricacies of operating software (concept of 'playlists', etc.). English. Clear, well-organized. The official site is a wealth of information.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Configurations with various current and Intgr chipsets, the software works as well as its Systm host. Sometimes small bugs depending on the version used, but I never t ESG by their impact.

With time and practice, Ardour s'avre trs be effective for advanced editing (my main activity, and even more for me to test the ergonomics of a soft gender). The prsence two heads (read + edit) and especially the possibility to make dcoupes / dplacements playing s'avre very practical for the rapid drushage taken.
The dcoupes with the mouse cursor + a touch keyboard, super ide.

I expect the possibility of a freezer section with replacement IMMEDIATE file obtained by the (prvu ending for me to appear there). In the meantime we have to go repcher export and place ourselves on the same track, it's just a little longer
By the way, a "dtail" which is a real treat is the organization of transparent record of each session.

The overall usability of the software is really good think, and its evolution can not portend good things, although personally I do not press to have MIDI and support the piano roll.
I prefer the ide of "a soft, one task". Squenceurs of twelve o'clock there dj Ardour but if the future is better, great ^ ^

Finally, the possibilities offered by routing make jack (Ardour + Jack) an extremely powerful tool.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year, 6 months Manir 'intensive'.
Before a;
-Mainly Samplitude8, but also fast in comparison less (Bond of stopping playback to dcouper, factory gas interface, customizable shortcuts, except when it is a reset for no reason, etc ...) ;
- Cooledit / adobe audition: erf, that stuff never AIM.
-A little Pro-Tools, which is somewhat less transparent and above use only * * Owner '
- Cubase trs away.

Ardour, version 2, there is me as a professional solution well above many squenceurs trade, all points of view. Try it. ^ ^

Did you have any problems during the installation? I had no installation problems (version 2.8.1)
Did you have any incompatibility problems? I work with an rme hammerfall 96/52 and the result is very professional
How complicated is the overall configuration? You need some time to get used to it, but once you're comfortable with it, it's very user-friendly, with a couple of minor bugs, but nothing too nasty.
Is the user's manual clear and comprehensive? You can get help in forums.

PERFORMANCE

What's your computer setup? (motherboard/CPU/RAM/HDD/sound card..) Quadcore 2.6 ghz, 8 gb ram, 300 gb western digital velociraptor, rme hammerfall 96/52
Does the software work correctly with your setup? yes
How is the performance? (if measurable) Excellent (as for MIDI, version 3.0 will support it...)
Is the hardware+software configuration stable? Everything works great

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you been using the product? One year
Which feature do you like the most / the least? The most, the punch in and out, which are a great idea. The least, the bugs.
Did you try any other models before buying this one? I've worked with digital performer and sonar
How would you rate its value for money? Value for money? It's free!!!
Based on your experience, would you buy this product again? Of course